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Summary:
Two letters to Root from Louis Michel Eilshemius. Eilshemius discusses a small oil painting purchased by Root that he admirers, his interest in art, the "struggle against irrecognition", his animosity toward the National Academy of Design, views on intellect, and his work other than painting.
Citation:
Edward Wales Root letters from Louis Eilshemius, [ca. 1930]. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm reel 3471 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Biography Note:
Art collector and art instructor; Clinton, N.Y. Collector of predominately American avant-garde art. Taught art at Hamilton College. He was the son of Elihu Root.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Donated by Mrs. Edward Root, 1964.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Art -- Collectors and collecting -- United States Search this
